Harrison Co. Board President Kent Jones under investigation

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August 17, 2022

www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2022-08-17 17:53:53

WXXV has learned that Harrison County District 4 Supervisor and Board President Kent Jones is under investigation by the state Auditor’s Office.

Gulfport Police confirmed they were asked to be on standby for auditors on Monday afternoon at the ballfields next to the Isaiah Fredericks Head Start Center.

WXXV spoke with the state Auditor’s Office this afternoon and was told they do not comment on ongoing investigations.

A source tells News 25 that the investigation centers around Jones’ personal use of the room above the concession stand at the ballfields.

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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Authenticates Keel of Destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133)

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November 23, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-11-23 14:00:00

SUMMARY: On November 22, 2024, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding authenticated the keel of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133), honoring former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn. The ceremony included Nunn and his daughter, ship sponsor Michelle Nunn, who welded their initials onto the keel plate, symbolizing its significance. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson emphasized the honor of this event and highlighted Nunn’s public service legacy. DDG 133, the fifth Flight III destroyer, features advanced technologies like the AN/SPY-6 radar and Aegis system, designed for 21st-century threats while conducting various naval operations.

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MSU, UM partner for accelerated law degree program

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November 23, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-11-23 12:00:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State University (MSU) has established an accelerated pathway into law education in partnership with the University of Mississippi (UM). A recent agreement allows qualified MSU students to enter UM’s Juris Doctor program before completing their undergraduate degree, reducing their college duration by a year. MSU’s President Mark E. Keenum emphasized the benefits of this collaboration for students pursuing law degrees in Mississippi. Eligible MSU students must meet specific academic criteria, and UM will waive application fees for them. The program is set to launch in 2025, also featuring a joint lecture series to foster collaboration between the institutions.

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Celebrate the season with William Carey University

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November 23, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-11-23 10:00:00

SUMMARY: William Carey University will present three Christmas events in December: “Carey by Candlelight” on Dec. 5, “Keyboards at Christmas” on Dec. 10, and “A Carey Christmas” on Dec. 15-16. These events showcase the Winters School of Music’s talented students. “Carey by Candlelight” features a drive-through campus with live music and free refreshments. “Keyboards at Christmas” offers a unique concert with multiple grand pianos and onstage seating. The 4th Annual “A Carey Christmas,” with performances by the Carey Worship Choir, Orchestra, Dance, and local studios, will take place at Hardy Street Baptist Church. Tickets are available at ticketleap.com.

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